Orlando J. Pérez

Orlando J. Pérez, a political science professor and Latin America expert, dives into the escalating U.S.-Venezuela tensions. He discusses the unprecedented buildup of 15,000 troops and naval forces in the Caribbean, linking it to Trump's push against Nicolás Maduro's regime. Pérez outlines the complexities of regime change, the legality of U.S. military actions, and the intertwined dynamics of drug trafficking and oil interests. He also highlights the political ramifications within the U.S., noting the divide among MAGA supporters concerning foreign intervention.